HF 154: Relating to customer choice regarding the installation of certain public utility meters

What it does

This bill relates to customer choice regarding the installation of certain public utility meters. The bill defines “digital meter” to mean a public utility meter which uses electronic components and produces conducted emissions. “Electromechanical analog meter” is defined as a public utility meter which is purely electric and mechanical, uses no electronic components, has no radio frequency or conducted emissions, and is not upgraded to function as a digital meter or smart meter. “Smart meter” is defined as a device which uses radio or other wireless means for two-way or one-way communication between the device and a public utility, or any public utility meter that emits wireless radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation or requires a direct current to operate.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2019

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Kressig (D) · bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Phil Thompson (R)

Lobbying · 3 for, 7 against

For: Families United Action Network (FUAN); Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Personal Interest-Matthew Hickok

Against: American Water Works Association; Grow Clinton County; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Missouri River Energy Services; Urbandale Water Utility

In plain words

1. January 29, 2019Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee
2. January 29, 2019House subcommittee named: Shipley, Kressig and Thompson